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Observational Drawing - The Essentials
<p>In this course you will learn the fundamentals of observational drawing. You will be taken from a beginner or hobbyist to a high level of proficiency learning concepts and skills that can be used
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Circling Death - the World of the Roman Arena
<p>Arguably the most archetypical image of Rome is that of the gladiator fighting in the arena. The “sword and sandal” epics of popular culture often emphasise the amphitheatre as a place of Christian
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Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know
<p>When Lady Caroline Lamb famously announced that Lord Byron was “mad bad and dangerous to know” she could not have known that her stinging description would resonate through millennia of history.
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Introduction of Colour Ink Chinese Painting
<p>Literati painting reached its climax around second half of 11th century when painters were defiant against the vulgar and lifeless Imperial Academic Style. Intellect elites sought spiritual refuge
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Singing in Harmony
<p>The WEA choir is open to everyone - those with or without singing experience. We will learn to sing well known popular songs in harmony, focusing on songs from the 1950s to the 1970s. This is a
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Roman Spain, Before, During and After
<p>Spain was possibly the most important province in the Roman empire, but it receives relatively little attention in history books. Learn what Spain was like before Roman occupation, and why they
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Drawing the Soul: Fundamentals of Portrait Sketching in Pencil and Charcoal
<p>Many beginners believe portrait drawing is the most challenging part of sketching—but it doesn’t have to be. With regular practice and a solid understanding of fundamental techniques, anyone can
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Reading Austen - The Big Six
<p>Jane Austen, much like the Brontё sisters and Charles Dickens, is a name most people are well-acquainted with and is often referenced in popular culture. Her six completed novels have endured
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From Classicism to Romanticism - Mozart, Haydn and Chopin
<p>Mozart and Haydn are two of the greatest composers of the Viennese Classical period, and their music has long been regarded as expressing a classic perfection. They both wrote in a variety of
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Learn to Write Arabic Calligraphy
<p>Learn the art of writing in Arabic calligraphy. Study the characteristics of the script, learn to write the Arabic Alphabet in a different way and experiment with layout.</p>
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